trapezia

/træpiːˈziːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A polygon with four sides of which at least two pairs of sides are of unequal length; a four-sided figure.

“The geometry textbook covered various types of polygons, including the trapezia.”

2. noun

A genus of moths in the family Erebidae.

“The trapezia moth is found in tropical and subtropical regions.”

Synonyms

  • quadrilateral
  • trapezium

Antonyms

  • rectangle